Author/Authors :
Sokucu, Sinem Nedime Yedikule Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Investigation Hospital - Department of Chest Disease, Turkey , Dalar, Levent Yedikule Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Investigation Hospital - Department of Chest Diseases, Turkey , Karasulu, Levent Yedikule Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Investigation Hospital - Department of Chest Disease, Turkey , Urer, Nur Yedikule Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Investigation Hospital - Department of Pathology, Turkey , Altin, Sedat Yedikule Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Investigation Hospital - Department of Chest Diseases, Turkey
Abstract :
We report a 50 years old female who was admitted to our clinic for investigation of pneumonia. She had responded to antibiotics but full regresson was not observed. Chest xrays demonstrated lobar consolidation. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed a vegetative whitish membranous material in the medial segment of right middle lobe. Pathological and microbiological examination of the bronchoscopic material showed features of a pulmonary hydatid cyst with cuticle. The diagnosis was confirmed by serology and lobe resection. Patient had presented in an unusual way for diagnosis of hydatid cyst.
